Tower 1222762 — Des Moines, IA
DismantledFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1222762 — tower (type not specified) near Des Moines, Iowa. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1222762 is a 65 m (212 ft) tower near Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. Its registration status is dismantled, with construction recorded on Jun 27, 2001, and the FCC record shows it dismantled on Feb 19, 2001. It is registered to SpectraSite Communications, Inc., which holds 363 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1222762 |
| Unique system identifier | 2620509 |
| Status | Dismantled (I) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 27, 2001 |
| Registration issued | Nov 7, 2003 |
| Date dismantled | Feb 19, 2001 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 00-ACE-2001-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1K |
| Painting / lighting spec | 4, 8, 12 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style E (7) |
The painting/lighting specification is copied as filed: the FAA marking and lighting chapters and paragraphs cited in the ASR record. The marking/lighting code is decoded using the FCC registration form's code list.
Registered owner
SpectraSite Communications, Inc.
Cary, NC · FRN 0005793526
Holds 363 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 2501 Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway
- City
- Des Moines
- State
- Iowa
- ZIP
- 50310
- County
- Polk County
- County FIPS
- 19153
- Coordinates
- 41.61664, -93.64603
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1222762 compared with others?
At 65 m, structure 1222762 is roughly in line with the 67 m average across the 229 structures registered in Polk County. It is about 18% below the Iowa average of 79 m across 4,130 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 15% below that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 61 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 65 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 250 m, which puts the top of the structure 315 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1222762, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Des Moines in Polk County, Iowa, at coordinates 41.61664, -93.64603, with the site address filed as "2501 Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway". Polk County has 229 FCC-registered antenna structures, the largest count among the 99 Iowa counties with registrations, and 158 of them are marked constructed. Iowa as a whole has 4,130 registrations, the 20th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Alleman, IA · 1016799, a tower at 610 m (constructed).
What does the status "Dismantled" mean?
Dismantled means the owner has notified the FCC that the structure was taken down. The FCC issued registration 1222762 on Nov 7, 2003. Nationally, 12,669 of the 197,770 registrations (6.4%) carry the dismantled status, including 280 in Iowa.
Who owns antenna structure 1222762?
The FCC record lists SpectraSite Communications, Inc. of Cary, NC as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0005793526. Across the registry it holds 363 structure registrations, the 69th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (277 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 00-ACE-2001-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1K, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 7, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style E". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 4, 8, 12.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1222762?
Its registered overall height above ground is 65 m (212 ft), and 315 m (1,032 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1222762?
The registered owner is SpectraSite Communications, Inc., which holds 363 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1222762?
It is located near Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa at 2501 Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway (41.61664, -93.64603). Its status is dismantled; it was constructed on Jun 27, 2001.
What type of structure is 1222762?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Polk County, IA?
Polk County has 229 FCC-registered antenna structures, 158 of them constructed — the largest count among 99 counties in Iowa.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1222762, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa”, https://towercensus.com/towers/iowa/des-moines-1222762 (data as of October 13, 2026).